Any student who signed up for Winter Pep-Band will receive extra credit for being in attendance at the basketball game.We will perform at the following games in December: December 11thDecember 15thCall time is 5:30pm in the band roomGame starts at 6pm Students will be done approx. by 7:15pm*Schedule is subject to change. Please be flexible.

We are continuing to improve the quality of our band organization through proven teaching techniques, student participation and Quality instruments. It is the latter that truly accomplishes the first. A first quality Step-up instrument affords a world of advantages to a student.

Almost all students start their band career with a beginner or student grade instrument. Although these instruments are designed to last the student a long time many students will “outplay” them. If this is the case then it’s time to step up to an Intermediate or Professional grade. While there are many brands on the market today, there are a limited number of QUALITY NAME BRANDS. Therefore, we invite you to support our local vendor who stocks fine musical instruments at discount prices.

On THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3rd between 5 and 7:30PM you and your student are invited to stop by Howren Music Company at 929 E. Garrison Blvd.704-867-2359(across from Hillbillys Barbecue) to view the instruments, play them as much as you wish and ask any questions. Bring your current instrument so you can compare first hand. You will be amazed at the difference. We hope to see you there.

The FHS Marching Jaguars will be performing in two parades this week. Both Parades are mandatory for all band members. All band members will be wearing their full band uniform for both parades. If you have any questions please email Mr. Gibson.

Thursday December 3rd Cramerton Christmas Parade:

The band will depart during 4th period ( 2pm) to head to Cramerton.

The parade will start at 4:00pm.

The route we will be marching is down 8th avenue and end at the railroad tracks.

ETA back to FHS is 5:15pm

Sunday December 6th Gastonia Christmas Parade:
Call time will be 12:00pm in the band room.

The bus will leave at 12:30pm to down town Gastonia.

The parade route is straight down main-street and end at the shrimp boat.

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

All students are responsible for all the music/warm-ups and scales we go over in class. There will be a playing test today. Either the students know the material and receive a 100% or they do not know the material and receive a 0%. This test will also determine placement in 3rd period Concert Band or 4th period Symphonic Band in the spring semester.

All students are responsible for all the music/warm-ups and scales we go over in class. There will be a playing test today. Either the students know the material and receive a 100% or they do not know the material and receive a 0%.

Congratulations Fisher Stines and Jonathon Le for being accepted into the Winthrop Honor Band Clinic!Congratulations Leonardo Pichardo, Kaley Zeccola, Grace Le, Tricia Levi, Alex Long and Nathan Cummings for being selected to the UNC Wilmington Honor Band Clinic!Great Job Jaguars!

Sunday, November 8, 2015

Students,I am extremely proud of all of you and your hard work this 2015 marching band season! You truly did something extraordinary yesterday at Band Beat! Congratulations on 3rd place in Class 2A in prelims. Also for achieving your season goal of making finals. Not only did you make finals you were 6th place overall regardless of class. This is a huge leap for our band program! You competed against some of the best bands in NC,TN,SC,VA, and GA at a Bands of America regional! You have lots to be proud of!!Seniors you did it! Keep smiling and keep pushing because you all have set the tone for this year with all of our ensembles!WE ARE FORESTVIEW! GO MARCHING JAGUARS! P.S.THANK YOU PARENTS FOR ALL YOUR HELP AND SUPPORT OF OUR BAND PROGRAM!

Monday, November 2, 2015

Parents,Thank you so much for all your help and support this weekend at the Jag Classic. I am truly blessed and honored to have such a great support system here with our band booster parents. You all are truly the best band booster organization in Gaston County! Thank you for supporting your child in music education. Thank you again for all that you do! Have a great day!

Here is the schedule for the week:Monday - NO PRACTICE AFTER SCHOOLTuesday - Rehearsal from 3:30-5:30Thursday - Rehearsal from 4pm - 7pm Friday - NO FOOTBALL GAME Saturday - Band Beat Competition in Rock Hill SC (District III Stadium) Call time is 9:00am. The bus will leave at 11am. The band performs at 1:15pm This is a prelims/finals competition. If the band makes finals our performance time will be announced at the prelim award ceremony. (4:15)ETA back to FHS is 10pm Tickets price are $12 for prelims and $12 for finals. Children 6 and under are free.We will have time to stop for dinner after prelims. (pop-eyes, wendys, chick-fil-a, bojangles, sake express)